Jack in the Box remains profitable amid inflation, supported by operational efficiency and a strong balance sheet, ...

Amorn Suriyan / Getty Images Free cash flow (FCF) is the amount of cash a business has leftover after paying for all of its expenses, showing its ability to generate cash beyond its operational needs.

Impacted by operating asset headwinds, Jack in the Box reported OCF of $105.6 million. With lower capex, FCF was $70.557 million, compared to negative FCF of $61.5 million in the same quarter last ...